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I'm going to give them some more time to interact and maybe ask Devin some questions, but the next big update is the busride + arrival in Boulder Hills. I'll mention the Flygon solution for you.

Maybe you could replace Azery? He's not active and just voting for the hell of it isn't helping us...

I've been thinking the same thing. Maybe I was silenced because I made a list earlier and mentioned something that they didn't like? And what pattern? I was the second to be silenced...

Devin’s attention was drawn towards Kage. There was something about this kid that he couldn’t quite put his finger on yet. Over the past few weeks Kage caught Devin’s attention. There seemed to be something more going on between the boy and his Ralts. Not to mention little strange things he noticed. He watched Kage come closer and noticed his eyes. Could it be…? He looked at his Hydreigon and back to Kage while other students started talking about the story he told earlier. Maybe this boy understood what Hydreigon went through better than anyone else that met Hydreigon during the past 15 years. Only Redwood and Alastair were allowed to approach and it stayed far away from the loud Phoebe. Not because he feared her but more because she made his ears rang every time. Kage could possibly be the fourth person Hydreigon would accept. “Yes, you can hug him Kageharu,” the dragon tamer said. Hydreigon let out a small roar to protest but Devin held him back. “I’m here as well aren’t I?” his words calmed the dragon down for now but it was still on guard as it turned all three heads towards Kage. “As for the rest of you I have to thank you all,” he said. “Your generation gives me hope that one day people will be more aware and take a stand to stop mistreating of Pokémon.” He nodded towards Danielle and Kenny to thank them. And hopefully those with power to change things stop turning a blind eye… He cleared his throat. “I believe I still own you an answer, Jacob,” he said. “You asked me why Dragon types feel warm. The answer is simple; their normal body temperatures are higher than humans, but of course lower than a Fire Type. This is why Ice attacks are super effective. Furthermore their natural built is closest to nature to nature and the elements. That’s also the reason why elemental Pokémon aren’t very effective on them. The combination of their body and body temperature gives some dragons, like Haxorus, a warm feeling. In fact Haxorus is the easiest to feel the difference because their bodies are like armor and store that body heat.” His eye fell on mother Tyrantrum. “Because Dragons are so close to nature they were worshipped as kings by ancient nomads. Tyrantrum over there is the best example. They were seen as a force of nature to keep balance and peace, but also as the punishers when someone disgraced nature. That indirectly led to the problems that arose later when the media started keeping records. Many inexperienced trainers or those that wanted power turned to dragons but couldn’t handle them. While it is true that they used to be the strongest ones around, Pokémon evolved and certain types started to show immunity and Fairy types were discovered. But I think that’s enough history for now. We will be going back to the Academy in an hour. Until then I’ll stay here with Hydreigon.”

Snap replaced Neo and Sparky replaced Secundum. I don't think it's mentioned in the list.

It isn't helping we're going after the active ones either. It didn't help us so far. That's also why I'm going for a the quiet ones because at this point Mafia will outnumber us is we don't get another one. And at this point there is a big chance one, or more, is hiding between them. Obviously I won't go for Bagel just in case Hilda told us the truth. That leaves Azery and Jelly. I choose Jelly because Felix summed his activity up rather nicely and he said he doesn't pay much attention to this. But Azery is a close second...

Those reactions are very promising for when RoG comes over to play. xD Speaking of RoG I asked their members about their activity, and to plan all your cruel deaths, and the way things are now I'll just move them forward when the time comes.

Being silenced is a pain -.-' (And I thought I was dead...) Alright here is what I wanted to say yesterday: -I'm not Cain so please don't vote for Snap because you think I checked her role. She explained why I did that. I have no idea who she is but for now she's low on my suspicion list. -Reason I voted for Jelly: Felix already summed it up nicely before. He brings absolutely no value for town and even admitted it. Other suspects: Bagel (not active, votes for himself), Hilda (I'll explain why later and Azery (inactive) you. Hilda: Why I suspect you: 1. You claim a role which has me on the fence. I can go around claiming I'm Fern. Why? Because I like being a dick and said so. 2. By doing this you also protect Bagel. Now if the two of you really are Anna and Noel I'm fine with it. But the thing is I don't believe it. 3. You said my vote was suspicious (if you read back you could've seen why I did that) and that you could check it in 2 nights. I don't mind if you investigate my role, but Anna and Noel can't investigate, unless given a power by Shade. 4. Because you made that remark you can be Cain, but I think I know now who he/she is because of an earlier post, so this option isn't really there anymore. Another one who can check roles is a Mafia member... Or shade who also has no good intentions for us. My vote goes to Jellyman because he doesn't help town. Hilda is still active and there is a change she is Anna and I don't want to lynch Anna.

Don't run away from the spot with Devin. Jacob had some questions earlier and I was planning to use them in this post, but internet was being a pain and it's 1 AM and I need some sleep. One small thing about that Salamence: It has an evolution stone, but Devin doesn't have the one it responds with yet. No one has ever seen Salamence Mega Evolve.

Devin let out a big sigh of relief. “I’m just glad you’re all safe. Mistakes are bound to happen and I rather have it happen in my garden then in the wild. That’s also why we’re here.” He walked over to Shiro and put a hand on the boy’s shoulder. “No need to cry; everything worked out fine. Here, use this Revive to heal up Shun,” he said gently while handing over the medicine. He turned back to Hydreigon and Salamence and looked around to see if everyone was gathered. The commotion and the fireworks were big enough as everyone, not including Slade and Ryan, was present. “I see everyone is here except from the two that went back to the Academy,” he started. “I guess it’s about time I reveal the true reason we came here.” He laid his hand on Hydreigon’s middle head. “This Hydreigon is the reason. As you all can see he’s blind and has a rather… violent nature by the lack of a better word.” He paused a minute and looked at the Brutal Dragon. In the meantime Salamence walked over and found a place in between some students and lied down. “In class I told you Hydreigon is classified as a dangerous Pokémon. It’s because easily angered and attacks everything it sees as an enemy, like some of you experienced, but they can be friendly if you know how to treat one. Take my Hydreigon for example. Normally I train my Dragons from the very beginning. That way I can teach them everything and be sure to handle the difficulties their personalities bring with them. However this one is the only exception. In my earlier years I’ve trained a few Deino and let them grow into Hydreigon without any problems. In fact I can call them over here and none of them will react like this one.” Hydreigon let out a small roar to get some attention from Devin. The Elite Four Member started to stroke the Dragons back, but his mind was with his story. “It all happened 15 years ago. I received the title Strongest Elite Four Member when a friend of mine called. There was a problem in the Boulder Hills.” Year 105, June 28. “What’s the problem, old friend?” a 33-year old Devin asked. He felt tired. He just experienced the longest weeks of his life. He didn’t want all the attention that came with an Elite Four spot. Hell, he even reclined requests for years, but only yesterday he was chosen as Elite Four Representative. Sure it sounds fancy but it’s nothing more than a marketing strategy. “You know I keep an eye out on the local Dragon population, right? Well recently I discovered Dragons are missing!” Alastair said. The man had short black hair, strong arms with burn marks, and looked short next to Devin. In reality he was 5’7” and knew Devin from when they were kids. They grew up together and shared the same passion about Dragon Types. They started their journey together; Devin as a trainer and Alastair as a breeder. “What do you mean that they are missing?” Devin asked surprised. The fatigue he felt was gone. “Yesterday they were here and now they are gone. Mostly young and small dragons, but I even found an empty nest. Eggs are being stolen and the dragons that protect them disappear or worse…” Devin’s eyes widened at that remark. “You can’t mean…?” he couldn’t ask the question, but the eyes of his old friend said enough. Alastair walked over the shed behind him that was often used by the local rangers as a store room for emergencies. He pushed the door open and took a step back. Devin looked inside and saw a giant blanket covering up a silhouette. He knew what it was all too well. A mother dragon that was killed while protecting her nest was lying there. And Devin knew the only reason they didn’t took her as well was because she was either too strong to hold down or there simply wasn’t enough money to earn by taking her. Dragon eggs were popular on the black market, mother Garchomp wasn’t. A tear rolled down Devin’s cheek. Anger and sadness completely overwhelmed him. “Where?” was all he managed to say. Alastair didn’t respond but gave him a map of the Hills. Short red circles showed the places that were already targeted; a red X marked the scène of the cold blooded murder that took place earlier that day. A bigger circle was drawn to show the only place the Hunters didn’t hit yet; the Hydreigon nest. Devin arrived just in time to see a Hunter loading in little Deino’s in his truck. A bit further was a giant crate with a wounded Hydreigon that seemed to be drugged. Another one with eyes that saw nothing was levitating around. It heard Devin approach and turned its heads. Eyes white as milk, body filled with scars, screams of agony. Devin knew this one wasn’t a wild one. This particular Hydreigon was mistreated and raised to fear its masters in order to make money. After all hunting was much easier if you had a powerhouse that could knock your target out. Hydreigon’s roars alerted the Hunters. One was bald, appeared to be in his mid-forties and was fat. He almost rivaled Devin’s height. The other one wasn’t much shorter with thick brown hear and ditto beard and mustache. He also had a scar running over his left eye. The fat one cursed, ordered Hydreigon to eliminate the witness and told his fellow hunter to hurry up with the Hydreigon cage. “Let the Dragons go,” Devin ordered. His tone left little to the imagination. He never felt this angry before and his voice sounded even deeper, more threatening. He had a Pokéball in his hand and swiftly pushed the button. A giant Salamence appeared and hovered in between Devin and his targets. It let out a mighty roar before the very first clash between the powerhouses started. Current day “I defeated them easily and up to this day they are in jail. Hydreigon however is the one that’s still suffering. Up to this day it considers humans as beings that want to hurt it. The mental scars run deep and that’s why I never use it in battle, even though this one is my second strongest Pokémon. He gave the Hydreigon another pat, but had a sad smile on his face. I keep him in my garden to let it live the life it never had and Salamence keeps an eye out. That’s why people think Haxorus or Flygon is my ace while in reality it is these two..." "Do you understand his reaction now? Ever since he was a Deino it lived a life of fear and punishment. When it finally could see they took away its eyes in a way to show who was in charge. The scars it has aren’t battle scars like you’ll find on every Hydreigon. These scars run deeper and are made by humans…” Devin paused for a moment. “Now you all know why I became a teacher and am far more active in the spotlight these last 15 years. I do everything I can to make sure horrors like that won’t happen again because people like that are still around. I try my very best to let students handle their Pokémon with responsibility and friendship. And I hope that in the future Dragons won’t be seen as a cause of destruction anymore. I sincerely hope that one day people will understand them and give them the respect and love they deserve.” His speech was ended by a small roar let out by Hydreigon who nudged Devin in the face. ((It’s almost 1 AM so I’ll leave Jacob’s questions for tomorrow. That’s when I’ll move everyone along.))

Not really. I place him there on purpose to get to know some PCs. I already mentioned they have a lot of influence on what he'll do in the future.

Update incoming. I decided to include Hydreigon's backstory and Jacob's questions in this one so it may take a little longer. Also @DarkLight: Evan normally shruggs things off and 'laughs' about it. However he seems to get into situation that piss him off while he's around PCs.

Sigurd wants that Horn!

He hasn't posted in a few days. Last time he ignored my attempt to start an event and he's doing things on his own.

Btw is Shiro going to answer that question or not? If he's staying silent even after Henry explains everything I'll start working on the next update.

If that happens I can only hope it won't stay Pikachu forever. That thing annoys the hell out of me.

How about a nice Electric type? Electivire or Jolteon are always nice to have.

Evan's mega is going to be Medicham. Didn't I mention he's getting one? It's his fourth / fifth. No problem.

If they release mega Magnezone I'll feel sorry for those that have to face Slade when he has it.

That list you posted earlier leaves only Garchomp. And I'll update after Bfroger had the chance to answer.

Please. Cleffa (soon Clefairy) > Avis Eevee (soon Vaporeon) > Corona Phanpy > Mawile By doing this I noticed Evan has a big advantage over Danielle. xD

Is that before or after Cleffa is done wiping the floor with it?

Oops, I'll change it. I was trying to figure out what to do with RoG and one of them has a Tangela. I might screw up later again though xD

Evan sighed when Henry mentioned his name. He stepped forward, took a deep breath, and started talking. “I was talking with Henry when Hydreigon came out of the woods. We thought he was hostile and Henry’s Venonat got spooked so it used Poison Powder as a defensive move. It failed and Hydreigon thought we were enemies and got angry. That’s when Henry figured out it was better if we tried to prove we weren’t, but a certain idiot with a Ralts showed up and kept attacking and sending thunder wave at Hydreigon, making it even angrier. Things started to go downhill very fast, but Salamence saved us. Shiro and Henry escaped but I didn’t. That’s when some idiots ran head first into the battle to have the best seat in the house,” he glared at Danielle when saying that. “She just got out and the two of us were still trapped.” In the meantime Zorro approached Hydreigon who completely ignored the little dark type.

I repeat: Hydreigon isn't the most friendly one around and would ignore Zorro. And even if Kenny woke up he missed the biggest part. Evan certainly will. Now I'm just waiting if Shiro will ninja him to it so he can retaliate. xD